The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announced its final numbers for the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 7 – 15, 2023. Final Numbers included 546 total registered hot air balloons with 107 special shape balloons, of which 12 were new to the Fiesta. Total number of registered hot air balloons: 546 Total number […]
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UMILES Next Becomes Crisalion Mobility
Crisalion Mobility is the new name for UMILES Next, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions which are efficient, safe and sustainable. Crisalion Mobility has a pioneering dual commitment to electric ground and air mobility and develops innovative solutions for both passenger transport and freight logistics. The company boasts […]
Large-Scale Study Using SAS Aircraft Concludes Biofuel Improves Air Quality
Bio-based aviation fuel reduces the number of ultrafine particles that are emitted from the aircraft engines, thereby improving air quality. This is one of the conclusions drawn from a large-scale international study using a SAS aircraft at Copenhagen Airport. Researchers measured an aircraft with 34 percent bio-based fuel (known as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF), in […]
Crisalion Mobility appoints Manuel Heredia Ortiz as Managing Director
Crisalion Mobility announced the appointment of Manuel Heredia Ortiz as Managing Director. Heredia will oversee strategy and ensure Crisalion Mobility delivers on its corporate goals, identifying the resources needed to implement the company’s ambitious roadmap and assuming overall responsibility for the various business and market segments. Heredia holds a Degree in Industrial Engineering from Seville […]
Cirrus Aircraft Celebrates 500 Vision Jet Deliveries with Limited Edition Series
Cirrus Aircraft has revealed the Special Edition Vision Jet (SF50) to commemorate 500 deliveries of the world’s first single-engine personal jet. The Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet for five years and has become a proven asset for business and personal travel, widely utilized by Part 91 and 135 operators. With inflight Wi-Fi and […]
Dedrone Announces DedroneBeyond to Enable Scalable Drones as First Responder Operations in Partnership with Axon Air
Dedrone has announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the […]
El Al Remains Committed to Keeping the Skies Open and Preserving Air Bridge to Israel
In a recent open letter, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO, EL AL, wrote that the airline remains committed to keeping the skies open and preserving the air bridge to Israel. “Many of our employees and their families have been called up for military reserve duty, contributing to the defense of our nation. Yet, we continue […]
Arcline Investment Management to Acquire Hartzell Aviation
Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartzell Aviation (“Hartzell” or the “Company”) from Tailwind Technologies. Hartzell designs and manufactures proprietary aircraft subsystems and aftermarket components. The Company operates two complementary business units: Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Propeller is […]
Girls in Aviation Day 2023 Inspires Over 30,000 Participants
Photo above – WAI Northern Planes Chapter at Fargo Air Museum, ND, USA 2023. Girls around the world participated in the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 23. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants more […]
Opener Announces Helix, its First Scalable Production Aircraft; Changes Company Name to Pivotal
Opener has announced Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity. Now named Pivotal, this step represents the company’s trailblazing influence on the industry and its transition to become a product-delivering entity serving the needs of customers in multiple segments. As a pioneer, Pivotal is renowned for the BlackFly, the first eVTOL […]
